The boat won't plane Jeff.... but I agree that the method would drain the
ballast. I certainly wouldn't do it with the stick up though.

CM

"Jeff Morris" wrote in message
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| You can drain the tanks by planing over 6 knots. Its a bit of a paradox,
given
| that there are so many safety warnings about running with tanks empty,
| especially at speed.
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| "Capt. Mooron" wrote in message
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| "Bobsprit" wrote in message
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| | Even loaded down and with some chop, he can still make a run for home
| faster
| | than any sailboat of aprox. the same size. If he miscalculates, blows
his
| tanks
| | and then gets caught unbalasted, he'll regret it.
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| You can't "blow" the ballast tanks on a Mac.... they must be drained
| manually from the trailer or with a pump. The vessel cannot pound to
| weather. I have passed Mac's under sail to weather while they were under
| power. The boat will porpoise and dive in steep waves. Taking a wave
| broadside is an exhilarating "near death" experience on a Mac. They must
| quarter the wave train and remain at steerage way speeds to avoid
swamping.
| Been There ...Done That.
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| | Understand, Wally, I have no respect for the Mac line. BUT, I won't
say
| that it
| | can't make SOME owners happy within it's narrow limits. To argue those
| limits
| | becomes somewhat futile when you don't know the owner or his
variables.
| | As I said, I wish Jim good luck with his boat.
|
| The boat is suitable for protected waters... preferably inland.....
| riverways and small lakes. Their only selling features were trailerable,
| cheap and multi-use weekenders. They do not belong on the ocean or on a
| large lake. The current asking price of 32 k is beyond ridiculous.
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| CM
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